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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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